Agua Robber Frog vs Black-marked Robber Frog

Pristimantis pugnax compared with Pristimantis melanoproctus

Key Differences

  • Agua Robber Frog is Vulnerable while Black-marked Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agua Robber Frog Black-marked Robber Frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Amphibia (Amphibians) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same Anura (Frogs & Toads) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same Craugastoridae Craugastoridae
Genus same Pristimantis Pristimantis
Species Pristimantis pugnax Pristimantis melanoproctus

Evolutionary Relationship

Agua Robber Frog and Black-marked Robber Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pristimantis.

Conservation Status

Agua Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-marked Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agua Robber Frog Black-marked Robber Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agua Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Black-marked Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Agua Robber Frog

The Agua Robber Frog (Pristimantis pugnax) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Black-marked Robber Frog

The Black-marked Robber Frog (Pristimantis melanoproctus) is a species in the genus Pristimantis. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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